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1 |
Data on file, Medtrade. In laboratory testing Celox was effective on heparinized blood, blood at 56 °F blood temperature and did not increase in temperature during use. |
2 |
Tan ECTH, Bleeker CP. Field experience with a chitosan-based hemostatic dressing. MCI Forum. 2011; 3/4-2011: 34-39. |
3 |
Pozza M, Millner R. Celox (chitosan) for hemostasis in massive traumatic bleeding: experience in Afghanistan. Eur J Emerg Med. 2011; 18: 31-33. |
4 |
Observed in laboratory testing. Medtrade data on file. |
5 |
Rall J et al. Comparison of novel hemostatic dressings with QuikClot combat gauze in a standardized swine model of uncontrolled haemorrhage. J Trauma. 2013; 75: S150 – S156 |
6 |
Littlejohn LF et al. Comparison of Celox-A, ChitoFlex, WoundStat and Combat Gauze hemostatic agents versus standard gauze dressing in control of hemorrhage in a swine model of penetrating trauma. Acad Emer Med. 2011; 18: 340-350. |
7 |
Kozen B et al. An Alternative Hemostatic Dressing: Comparison of CELOX, HemCon and QuikClot. Acad Emer Med. 2008; 15:74-81. |
8 |
Product instructions for use. |
9 |
Kunio N et al. Chitosan based advanced hemostatic dressing is associated with decreased blood loss in swine uncontrolled hemorrhage model. Am J Surg. 2013; 205:505-510. |
10 |
Hoggarth A et al. Mechanism of action of a rapid-acting gauze hemostat. Poster presentation at ATACCC 2011, Fort Lauderdale, FL. |
11 |
Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets. Nancy Caroline. Jones & Bartlett, Sudbury MA 2008. |
12 |
DoD test results reference based on 10’ Celox™Gauze. |
13 |
CDC/NCHS, Health United States 2013, Data from National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey. |
14 |
Contains chitosan from shellfish – allergy studies show no adverse reactions – data on file. |
15 |
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16 |
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17 |
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18 |
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20 |
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21 |
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22 |
Medtrade Data on File |
23 |
Eastridge B et al. Death on the battlefield (2001Y2011): Implications for the future of combat casualty care. J Trauma 2012; 73(6): S431-S437. |
24 |
Watters JM et al. Advanced hemostatic dressings are not superior to gauze for care under fire scenarios. J Trauma 2011;70:1413-1419. |
25 |
https://archive.ahrq.gov/news/newsletters/research-activities/jan10/0110RA1.html Accessed 13 Feb. 2017 |
26 |
Celox hemostatic gauze is approved by the Department of Defense for military use. |
27 |
Kauvar, D.S., Lefering, R., and Wade, C.E. Impact of hemorrhage on trauma outcome: an overview of epidemiology, clinical presentations, and therapeutic considerations. J Trauma. 2006;60: S3-11 |
28 |
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29 |
Quayle JM, Thomas GOR. A Pre-hospital Technique for Controlling Haemorrhage from Traumatic Perineal and High Amputation Injuries. JR Army Med Corps 157(4): 419-420. |
30 |
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National Trauma Institute : |
32 |
From Center for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/injury/wisqars/overview/key_data.html . Accessed 14 Feb 2017. |
33 |
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34 |
Khoshmohabat H, et al. Overview of agents used for emergency hemostasis |
35 |
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36 |
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37 |
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38 |
UK MOD selects Celox Rapid as haemostat of choice: https://www.celoxmedical.com/uk-mod-selects-celox-rapid/ |
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